What is Potassium Chloride In Nacl: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Potassium Chloride In Nacl: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Potassium Chloride In Nacl overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

Potassium Chloride In Nacl

Uses:

Corrects mineral and fluid levels in your body.

Therapeutic Classes:

Parenteral Electrolyte, Potassium, Parenteral Electrolyte Combination

Forms:

Injectable

How it’s taken:

By injection

What is Potassium Chloride In Nacl used for?

What form(s) does Potassium Chloride In Nacl come in

Injectable

What are common Potassium Chloride In Nacl doses?

Flex Cont 1000ML of 20-0.9MEQ/L-%
Flex Cont 1000ML of 20-0.45MEQ/L-%

Common Potassium Chloride In Nacl prescriptions

Potassium Chloride in NaCl
1000ml of 20-0.45meq/l-% flex cont

How to take Potassium Chloride In Nacl

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Potassium Chloride In Nacl

Potassium Chloride In Nacl contraindications

This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Potassium Chloride In Nacl warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart failure or kidney disease.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Blood levels of salt or potassium that are too highToo much fluid in your body
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Thirst, confusion, restlessness
Trouble breathing

Potassium Chloride In Nacl interactions

Some medicines and foods can affect how this potassium/sodium mixture works. Tell your doctor if you are using corticotropin or a steroid (such as hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone).
This medicine may cause the following problems:Blood levels of salt or potassium that are too highToo much fluid in your body
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Potassium Chloride In Nacl side effects

Serious Side Effects

Fever
Thirst, confusion, restlessness
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
Trouble breathing
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips